Important note; Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme (CVESS)
Organisations that are incorporated as Companies Limited by Guarantee or as Co-operatives and/or are registered charities, that have an electricity (MPRN) and/or gas (GPRN) account in their name, should apply to the CVESS in respect of their energy costs. In February, the CVESS was expanded to include other organisations.
This CSF Application must be completed and signed by either the group's Chairperson, Secretary or Treasurer.
The Department of Rural and Community Development (“the Department”) funds the Community Support Fund (CSF) which provides funding to support community groups across Ireland. It is administered by Longford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).
The Community Support Fund will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas with their non-pay running costs such as energy costs (electricity costs, refuse charges, heating charges) or other non-pay operating costs for e.g. rental/lease costs, insurance bills. The Department is stating that only operating/running costs related to this period are eligible – 1 April 2022–31 March 2023. Costs for this period that were grant aided under the Community Activities Fund (CAF) are ineligible.
Groups will also be able to use the funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, purchase equipment for e.g. such as tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc.
If you have any queries, please call 043 3343307 / 3343456 / 3343472 or email LCDC@longfordcoco.ie.
Please regularly check your emails for updates and all correspondence relating to this CSF Application.